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Leonid Meteor Shower

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Astronomy Program to Describe the Famous November Leonid Meteor Shower
Hobbs State Park and the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society have enjoyed a long partnership of presenting free astronomy programs to families living in northwest Arkansas. The November 2017 program includes what to expect from this year’s Leonid meteor shower, and of course night sky viewing through the Sugar Creek group’s powerful telescopes.
What to Bring if you can:
• Flashlight (covered with a red cloth or red balloon)
• Binoculars and/or telescope (if you have)
• Folding chair – one per person
• Star chart (if you have one)
Where: Hobbs State Park visitor center located on Hwy 12 just east of the
Hwy 12/War Eagle Road intersection.
When: Saturday November 18, 2017
Time: 4:15 pm Lecture 5:15 for night viewing
Cost: Free